As a Freshman (2011-12): Went 17-13 at 133 pounds...tallied five wins by major decision and three wins by technical fall...recorded his first collegiate pin at the Clarion Open against Ryan Osleeb...placed fourth at the East Stroudsburg Open and Wilkes Open.

Before Maryland: Three-year letterwinner at Good Counsel High School in Olney, Md...helped Good Counsel win the 2011 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) championship...Maryland state and WCAC champion in 2011...Maryland state finalist in 2009-10...2011 national prep runner-up...three-time national preps all-american...bronze medalist at the 2010 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships...placed seventh at the 2009 Beast of the East.

Personal: Full name is Shane Matthew Arechiga...son of Todd and Jean Arechiga...one sibling, Ashley...currently a letter & sciences major.